Cabo San Lucas Cruise Port
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico · Pacific
Cruise ships anchor offshore in Cabo San Lucas — tenders ferry passengers to the port.
Plan my port daysCabo San Lucas is a tender port; tenders drop you straight onto the Marina boardwalk at the heart of town.
At a glance
Port summary
Cabo San Lucas anchors all cruise ships in the bay; tenders run continuously to the Marina pier — the entire Marina, Médano Beach and Old Town are walkable from there.
Cruise dock
🚢 Marina Cabo San Lucas Tender Pier
Single concrete tender pier at the head of Marina Cabo San Lucas — every cruise ship anchors offshore in Cabo San Lucas Bay and tenders here. Tenders share the pier with sportfishing charters and water taxis; can be congested mid-morning.
📍 Latitude: 22.882514, Longitude: -109.910501
See dock on port map →Getting to Cabo San Lucas
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Carry small USD bills and pesos; cards work in restaurants and bigger shops, but Marina vendors quote inflated USD prices.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedEl Arco, sea lion colony and Lover's Beach by glass-bottom boat
≈ 2.5 h · sold by 6 cruise lines
Cruise line
€70$80
Do it yourself
€35$40
Save ≈ €35Save ≈ $40 (50% off)
Cabo is a tender port — ships anchor in the bay and tender into the inner marina, where the water-taxi stand is a 5–10 minute walk along the dock. Glass-bottom boats run continuously and a fair round-trip price (Arch loop + Lover's Beach drop-off and pickup) is $20 USD / ~€18 per person; vendors will open at $40–60 so be ready to negotiate. The boat does a 45-minute scenic loop past the Arch and sea lions, drops you on Lover's Beach, and collects you 60–90 min later. Bring water, sunscreen and reef shoes — Lover's Beach has no facilities.
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San José del Cabo Art District and historic centre
≈ 4 h · sold by 4 cruise lines
Cruise line
€85$97
Do it yourself
€25$29
Save ≈ €60Save ≈ $68 (71% off)
From the tender quay it is a 15-minute walk past Puerto Paraiso mall to the Ruta del Desierto public-bus stop on the highway. The bus runs every ~10 minutes, costs MX$37 (~€2) each way, takes 45–60 min depending on traffic, and drops you at La Comer in San José — a 15-minute walk from Plaza Mijares and the gallery district. Bus only takes pesos in cash, so grab MX$200 from an ATM in the marina before boarding. Galleries are mostly free; entry to the Mission is free with a small donation.
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Ready-made port days
10 plansEl Arco & Lover's Beach by Water Taxi
Cabo's postcard pair — the Land's End rock arch and the hidden cove behind it — done the local way, by water taxi from the marina.
Médano Beach: Sun, Swim & Watersports
Cabo's only swimmable town beach — palapas, cold beer, watersports on demand, and El Arco as your backdrop.
Tacos, Tequila & the Old Town Stroll
An on-foot loop through downtown Cabo — tequila flight, street tacos, the mission church, and the artisan market — no bus needed.
Santa Maria Bay: Cabo's Best Snorkel
A Blue Flag marine preserve 20 minutes up the coast — clear water, tropical fish, and no catamaran crowds if you arrive by bus before 10 AM.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Cabo San Lucas?
- Cabo San Lucas is a tender port: your ship anchors offshore and passengers transfer to shore by small boat.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Cabo San Lucas?
- Yes. Cabo San Lucas is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Cabo San Lucas centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, On foot, Taxi, Ride-hail (Uber/Bolt), Local bus, Car rental. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Cabo San Lucas?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Cabo San Lucas independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Cabo San Lucas and are cards accepted?
- Cabo San Lucas uses the Mexican Peso. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Cabo San Lucas cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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